Author: Safiu Kehinde

Safiu Kehinde The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has countered claim by the junta leader of Niger Republic, Abdourahamane Tchiani, about Nigeria harbouring a French Military base. Ribadu had, in a statement shared on X by military and security affairs expert, Deji Adesogan, dispelled the allegation as he stressed that Nigeria has no reason to cause any harm to Niger Republic. The NSA held that if Nigeria could give the United States and the United Kingdom such opportunity, request from France will also be outrightly rejected. “Nigeria is living peacefully with other neighboring countries including Chad, Benin, Cameroon and…

Agency Report The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says Nigeria will not allow its borders to be used as a base to attack any foreign country. Musa made the declaration in Sokoto on Thursday while addressing troops of “Operation Fansan Yamma” during a Christmas luncheon. He also emphasised that no foreign military base would be permitted on Nigerian soil. “We have the capacity and capability to handle our security challenges. “What we can do is collaborate with other nations through training—sending our personnel abroad for training and welcoming theirs as well,” Musa stated. He assured neighboring countries…

Safiu Kehinde Kano state governor, Abba Yusuf, has expressed his condolences to his Jigawa counterpart, Governor Umar Namadi, over the death of his eldest son, Abdulwahab Namadi, who lost his life in a tragic auto crash. The incident occurred after the passing of Hajiya Maryam Namadi, Abdulwahab’s paternal grandmother, on Wednesday. As contained in a statement issued by the spokesperson to the Kano governor, Malam Sunusi Tofa, Yusuf described the loss as a tremendous tragedy, not only for the Namadi family but for Jigawa and the Northern region. Yusuf commended the deceased for his dedication to the progress and the…

Safiu Kehinde Benue State Government has sealed City Bay Park, belonging to Rep. Asema Achado (APC/Gwer East/Gwer West), over non-payment of prescribed tax. Achado confirmed the sealing of the recreational park to newsmen during a press briefing on Thursday in Makurdi. The House of Representatives member said that the leisure park and event centre was sealed on December 23 by government officials. According to him, the tax was N20,000, but the centre was also charged N219,000 for tax default, adding that his microfinance bank, Benysta Microfinance Bank, was also sealed. Achado, however, claimed that the management of the company immediately…

Agency Report President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of Mrs Elizabeth Abdul, wife of Otunba Aderemi Abdul, Chairman of the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), at 70. The president, in a statement by Mr Bayo Onanuga, his spokesman, said Abdul was a remarkable woman whose life was defined by grace, compassion, and commitment to her family and community. “Her nurturing spirit and unwavering dedication to the well-being of others earned her the admiration and respect of all who had the privilege of knowing her. “Mrs Elizabeth Nana Abdul was not only a devoted wife and mother; she…

Safiu Kehinde The Berom Youth Moulders Association (BYM), Heipang community in Barkin Ladi Locally Government Area (LGA) of Plateau, has on Thursday denied media reports that some herders were attacked within the community. This was confirmed in a statement issued by Christopher Mwankon, the Chairman of BYM in the community. According to reports,, there were claims in some media organisations that suspected gunmen on Wednesday attacked some herders in Heipang and made away with their cattle. Mwankon, who acknowledged that some herders were attacked in Wereng in Riyom LGA, described the media report as malicious, mischievous and misleading. “We wish…

Agency Report The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has urged the government, at all levels, to take targeted actions to address poverty and hunger in the country. Minority Leader, Rep. Kingsley Chinda (PDP-Rivers), in a statement on Thursday, expressed the caucus’ commiseration with the victims of the stampede that occurred in Abuja, Ibadan, and Okija in Anambra. The stampede, which occurred during the distribution of giveaways by certain individuals and groups, claimed the lives of no fewer than 70 persons, including children. Chinda said that the caucus was shocked at the severity of the pain, deaths, and injuries…

Safiu Kehinde At least two people have been confirmed dead and 15 others injured in a lone accident involving a Toyota Hiace bus at Saapade on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. This was confirmed by the Ogun state Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Spokesperson, Mrs Florence Okpe, in Abeokuta. Okpe noted that the accident occurred at 4:34 p.m. on Thursday. According to her, the incident was caused by tyre burst which resulted in the loss of control, saying that the bus somersaulted and crashed. Okpe said that 18 people were in the bus marked LSR 585 YH, involving, nine men, five women,…

Safiu Kehinde A late strike from Rodrigo Muniz stole all three points for Fulham as they handed Chelsea 1-2 defeat in London derby. The Blues had hosted Fulham at the Stamford Bridge for Premier League Boxing Day fixture. With Everton holding them to goalless draw last week, Chelsea hoped to return to winning ways against Fulham as Cole Palmer’s 16th minute stunner put them into an early lead. Maintaining their 1-0 lead, Chelsea advanced to the second half in quest to seal the game with another goal. The host’s efforts were however denied by Fulham’s goalkeeper, Bernd Leno, as he…

Safiu Kehinde 2023 Labour Party’s Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has warned against the spate of kidnapping across the country. Reacting to yesterday’s kidnap of Justice Azuka, an Anambra lawmaker, Obi in a post on his X handle on Thursday called for the curtailing of the increase in kidnappers’ activities warning that no one will be spared if the menace is left unchecked. He appealed to the Nigerian Police Force to ensure the rescue of the lawmaker and bring his abductors to book. “Media reports, yesterday confirmed the kidnapping of a member representing Onitsha North Constituency in the Anambra State House…